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Andrew Philips

Andrew Philips

Editor Andrew Philips is a multiple award-winning journalist whose writing has appeared in some of the country’s most respected news outlets.
His 25-year career as a daily newspaper reporter (which also included a stint as a broadcast journalist at CBC Radio) took him to Ottawa, Brockville, the Maritimes and Québec City while also travelling to Europe and the United States to file stories. Over the years, he has covered every type of story imaginable and helmed a wide range of beats, including education, health, courts and business.
Originally from Midland, Philips returned to the area from Québec City a decade ago after he and his wife Lise decided it was the best possible locale to raise their three daughters Josée, Carmelle and Mathilde.
He has written extensively for regional and national publications since returning.

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Recent Work by Andrew

War of words erupts over Cola the dog's bizarre disappearance

War of words erupts over Cola the dog's bizarre disappearance

'She was told to come and get the dog,' says stepfather, who had pup dropped off at his Ramara home. 'She knew I couldn’t look after the dog'
'Devastated' woman returns from holiday to learn dog's been rehomed

'Devastated' woman returns from holiday to learn dog's been rehomed

After leaving Cola with a relative, Cherylin Haus learned her two-year-old Lab/Boxer mix had been rehomed and is now apparently living on a hobby farm in Vasey
'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

Greater influx of ants, ticks, rodents and other pests expected after mild winter combined with rapid snowmelt and bouts of heavy rain, pest control firm predicts
For $1.2 million, you could be king or queen of Midland castle

For $1.2 million, you could be king or queen of Midland castle

Former Castle Village and Enchanted Kingdom could be turned into a brewery, restaurant or events hall, real estate listing suggests
Oh dear! Quick-thinking OPP officers save trapped deer

Oh dear! Quick-thinking OPP officers save trapped deer

'Thinking fast and some quick footwork resulted in Bambi getting back to the herd safely,' Southern Georgian Bay OPP constable says
Woman with Stage 4 cancer excited for one last rock concert

Woman with Stage 4 cancer excited for one last rock concert

Hospice Huronia, Wheels 4 Wheels ensure CherieAnne Young gets to see Rod Stewart, one of her favourite performers, in Toronto Tuesday
Ontario man thinks he has found world's largest puffball

Ontario man thinks he has found world's largest puffball

Andrew Scott finds puffball weighing nearly 36 pounds while helping friend harvest crops, thinks it might be a world record
Environmental group works to eliminate plastics entering Georgian Bay

Environmental group works to eliminate plastics entering Georgian Bay

'Researchers are estimating that up to 10,000 tonnes of plastic could be entering the Great Lakes every year, Pollution Probe official says
CANADA Indigenous man sheds light on 'historical wrongs' near cabinet minister's cottage

CANADA Indigenous man sheds light on 'historical wrongs' near cabinet minister's cottage

Johnny Hawke sets up encampment over land claim, just down the beach from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Minister Carolyn Bennett's summer home
Roosting bruin: It's not everyday you see a black bear up a tree standing in a heron's nest

Roosting bruin: It's not everyday you see a black bear up a tree standing in a heron's nest

Midland residents Ken and Susan MacDonald were shocked to see a black bear high up in a tree during a visit to a great blue heron colony
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